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IDareT'sHair said:
:grin:This is the one I am Currently Using, Although I also have the CeraPro4

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thanks! I'm guessing this is the at home treatment? I so wanna try it now just to see how my hair reacts to it:grin:
 
Oh my goodness. I planned to relax this weekend, and now my hair is itching like CRAZY. Go figure. Any tips ladies???

I already know to base my scalp. I'll use vaseline. Last time I scratched the back of my head and SE tore my head up even with the vaseline. I've read a lot of ladies talk about their scalp burning with SE. This time my hair is itching in SEVERAL areas. And I've been scratching them all. :lol: I don't really wanna put it off, cuz I'm gonna scratch regardless. I just don't wanna burn as bad or as quickly.
 
Ms_Twana said:
That makes PERFECT sense. Thanks.

Can I use two different strengths of relaxer at the same time?? I did my last touch up with mild (apparently that's not gonna fly). So I wanna use regular next time. However I would rather use the rest of my mild on the hair that's already processed. So could I use regular on the new growth and mild on the parts to be corrected?
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My stylist REGULARLY uses two different strengths on my hair because some areas of my hair are more resistant than others. He does the more resistant sections first then does the less resistant areas.

Did my first post-texlax wash yesterday with the Joico Moisture Recovery line and did a K-Pak Replenshing Conditioner treatment after the conditioner and before the Moisture Balm. I'm PREETY happy with the results, hair feels strong and still has texture to it (I didn't do a bone straight blow dry and it made a difference). Next time I think I will leave the balm in longer (only left it in 15 minutes with a conditioning cap, no heat) or use my beloved ORS Replenishing instead. My hair feels good, just not QUITE as soft as it might had I left the balm in longer. I ended up having to use more argan oil than I expected, but as I moisturize and seal for the next few days, it should be fine. My rinse is already starting to come out :rolleyes: but I know white hair doesn't hold a rinse worth a damn anyway. I might have to try some henna or do an intermediary rinse in March.
 
Hello all, I'm freshly relaxed as of Saturday. Feels great -- wearing my hair down for about one or two weeks, then back to bunning (oh, and I will start trying to learn to rollerset). I need to keep my hands out of my hair for now...
 
I did my corrective and touch up yesterday. I just can not get this thing right. I STILL didn't get my hair as straight as I wanted it. UGH!!! I looked really straight when I first washed all the relaxer out, and by the time I finished with my DC, it seems as if it had already reverted. I guess I'm just gonna have to get over it cuz I'm too afraid to process my hair anymore. The hair in the middle (in between my roots and ends) has already been processed twice now. That's the section that I want straighter.
 
ok. i had to report back. i relaxed my hair today, but this time i used lye instead of no lye. i forgot that i had been scratching my scalp so yes it did burn some. my hair is still thick but it is definitely 100 times softer than when i used no-lye. i didn't even think i'd notice a difference...i did. i'm sticking with lye. thanks for all the advice. :yep:
 
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Ms_Twana said:
I did my corrective and touch up yesterday. I just can not get this thing right. I STILL didn't get my hair as straight as I wanted it. UGH!!! I looked really straight when I first washed all the relaxer out, and by the time I finished with my DC, it seems as if it had already reverted. I guess I'm just gonna have to get over it cuz I'm too afraid to process my hair anymore. The hair in the middle (in between my roots and ends) has already been processed twice now. That's the section that I want straighter.
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Sorry to hear this! What do you use to smooth the relaxer? I invested in a gold sprush. It makes smoothing so easy and quick.
 
So after being freshly relaxed for a few days, I think I need to stop relaxing my nape for an extended period of time. Even though I had her put the relaxer there last, it still burned and is very short. Hopefully that will help me.
 
Ms_Twana said:
I just used my fingers to smooth. I did buy a sprush, but I was being impatient. I relaxed Sunday and it came in the mail Monday. :lol:
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:blush: Not good! Well, the bright side is that you will have it for the next time. One of the best tips I got from LHCF is to "practice" relaxing when applying conditioners or deep conditioners. It helps to perfect your technique. You will LOVE the Sprush!
 
I washed my hair on Monday, in preparation for my sew-in tomorrow. I used Joico Kpak with ORS Hair Mayo on top. Is that not enough protein?
 
Hey where did this thread disappear to? lol

My last wash was PHENOMENAL. I really love Joico's Moisture Recovery line.
 
can anyone suggest a good lye relaxer to switch to, im thinking about going lye this time around.. fyi - very sensitive scalp, but my hair is always so dry.. (so looking for something with minimal burning even though i do relax in sections) I think I definately need to switch..

Also can I do a corrective on no lye relaxed hair with the lye relaxer?
 
ljamie4 said:
can anyone suggest a good lye relaxer to switch to, im thinking about going lye this time around.. fyi - very sensitive scalp, but my hair is always so dry.. (so looking for something with minimal burning even though i do relax in sections) I think I definately need to switch..

Also can I do a corrective on no lye relaxed hair with the lye relaxer?
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Do you relax bone straight?

I texlax with Silk Elements Shea Butter. I love it. It doesn't get your hair bone straight though. A lot of bone straight ladies complained about that and it reverting. So, if you are bone straight, that may not work for you.
 
I would like to see responses to the post about switching to Lye from No-Lye, other than Silk Elements..what type of lye relaxer would you suggest for sensitive scalp.

I'm chiming in on a different topic too, my hair (besides being dry, although lately coconut oil helps for the day) is about 12-13 weeks post relaxer at last count and I am at the breaking point. I really really wanted to go six months. I want to wait until summer to texlax again. To avoid overlapping, to strengthen my hair, to allow the back to grow out and catch up with the longer top and middle layers. At this point though, even though using a brush to detangle last week worked WONDERS for me. I am hesitant to wash my hair cause it's too much work and I really really really don't feel cute in this daily bun. Although today it looks extra fat and pretty. I just don't feel my cutest at work with a bun. So, in order to wear my hair down it has to be day 1-3 after wash day OR a fresh texlax.

At this point I'm not sure I can see myself going until April like I want to...But I would be so proud of myself. :)
 
lana said:
I would like to see responses to the post about switching to Lye from No-Lye, other than Silk Elements..what type of lye relaxer would you suggest for sensitive scalp.

I'm chiming in on a different topic too, my hair (besides being dry, although lately coconut oil helps for the day) is about 12-13 weeks post relaxer at last count and I am at the breaking point. I really really wanted to go six months. I want to wait until summer to texlax again. To avoid overlapping, to strengthen my hair, to allow the back to grow out and catch up with the longer top and middle layers. At this point though, even though using a brush to detangle last week worked WONDERS for me. I am hesitant to wash my hair cause it's too much work and I really really really don't feel cute in this daily bun. Although today it looks extra fat and pretty. I just don't feel my cutest at work with a bun. So, in order to wear my hair down it has to be day 1-3 after wash day OR a fresh texlax.

At this point I'm not sure I can see myself going until April like I want to...But I would be so proud of myself. :)
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I use Mizani Butter Blend Lye (after using no-lye for many years) - I have a sensitive scalp and it does not burn me...however - Mizani does have a sensitive scalp no-lye in the Butter Blend that I heard was pretty good.
 
Thanks Ms Twana for answering so fast!
I dont relax bone straight but I need it straighter than it is now, some areas are borderline not relaxed at all, lol
I read a little while ago that ladies where having problems with the SE relaxers burning??
 
taz007 said:
I forgot to mention that I used Mizani Therma Smooth (more ceramides :love:) and did a rollerset.

Anyone use the Biolage leave-in? Review? I just purchased this and will try it out tomorrow.
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ooohhh
how do you like mizani thermasmooth? how does it compare to redken smooth down? I want to get either one or the other....

ljamie4 said:
Can you get the Mizani butter blend Lye at the BSS store??
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yes, you should be able to, I got mine at the BSS
 
ljamie4 said:
Thanks Ms Twana for answering so fast!
I dont relax bone straight but I need it straighter than it is now, some areas are borderline not relaxed at all, lol
I read a little while ago that ladies where having problems with the SE relaxers burning??
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You're welcome.

Yeah, ladies have also complained about the burning too. I've used it twice so far. The first time I scratched and it burned. The second time I scratched and it didn't burn. So IDK. :ohwell:
 
My stylist uses Affirm relaxers on me and we've been doing them every 10-12 weeks. I've been debating trying a milder product though...any suggestions?
 
sharifeh said:
ooohhh
how do you like mizani thermasmooth? how does it compare to redken smooth down? I want to get either one or the other....
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I love Mizani ThermaSmooth (I don't like the price). It makes my hair so very soft and I have super coarse hair.

I have never tried the Redken Smooth down.
 
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